ultra light men's down jacket:Best Duffle Coats

The Duffle coat is as proud and hard-wearing as its military background suggests, and is definitely a British heritage icon.

Thought by many to be the best women’s thick winter coat, the Duffle is often mistakenly presumed to originate from the Belgian town of Duffel, which is famous for making a cloth of the same name, but the Duffle coat has various different traceable origins.

What we do know is that, much like the peacoat, these beautiful winter coats were a firm favourite of the British Navy thanks to their hard-wearing nature and ability to keep out even the most bitter of winds.

One of the most interesting features of the Duffle coat is the hood, a rare but flattering find on women’s smart winter coats.

This one is waterproof, making it perfect for protecting you and keeping you insulated from the wet winter weather.

This is why the Duffle is often seen as one of the best ladies’ winter coats.

This classic British wool coat is ridiculously versatile and will work with most of your casual outfits.

It is flattering but has a slightly looser fit, making it perfect for layering over a chunky sweater - the way that it used to be worn in the navy.

When it comes to picking a colour, you can’t go wrong with a basic grey, navy or black, although camel is a popular choice and looks great when styling with a variety of outfits.

When buying this cool womens’ coat, it would be better to stay away from synthetic fabrics and we recommend going for natural fibres such as wool or Loden.

These are the most breathable but also the most durable, making them well worth your money.